The death of Jacob Lapp, a beloved member of the Amish community and the builder of the Stonyfield Farm Stand, is difficult for all. On the day of Jacob?s funeral, his beloved daughter Miriam must deal with her grief as well as mounting apprehension, knowing that she will soon see her sister Sarah who left the Amish community to live the Englisch life several years ago. Sarah?s arrival forces Miriam to face the problems in her marriage. She has been...

Describes the overwhelming emotions involved in dealing with the death of a loved one and discusses how to cope with such a situation.

A young boy deals with the loss of his beloved cat Charlie, eventually accepting the arrival of another, very different cat.

When a close friend or family member dies, it can be sad for kids and difficult for them to express the big feelings they are experiencing. This book will help explain in a gentle way that death is a natural complement to life and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings to have following the death of a loved one. Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find: • language that is simple, direct, and easy for young children to understand • a...

Presents the concept of death as a naturally occuring part of life and discusses how children can cope with the feelings of loss and grief that accompany the death of a family member or friend.

Fourteen-year-old Zach learns he has the same special abilities as his father, who was the President's globe-trotting troubleshooter until "the Bads" killed him, and now Zach must decide whether to use his powers in the same way at the risk of his own life.